Biochemistry
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Author: Lubert Stryer, Jeremy M. Berg, John L. Tymoczko, Gregory J. Gatto Jr.
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
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Chapter 21, Problem 23P
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Glycogen synthesis and glycogen breakdown are reciprocally regulated. The importance of this regulation should be determined.
Concept introduction:
Phosphorylated and dephosphorylated enzymes participates in glycogen synthesis and glycogen breakdown are reciprocally regulated.
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